Variety books provide a support and an extension of reading skills acquired from reading Duck Green School Stories. They are divided into consolidation stories and extension stories. They cover a wide range of genres, authors and writing styles. Starter Stage Pack B contains six amusing stories with minimal text. The "Helpful Henry" cluster by Alison Hawes have a familiar domestic setting to which children can easily relate. The illustrations by Kate Davies are full of detail to promote discussion. The "Fred and the Animals" books are all about the mischievous animals in a wildlife park and their long-suffering keeper. The books are available in both standard and 'big book' format.Variety books provide a support and an extension of reading skills acquired from reading Duck Green School Stories. They are divided into consolidation stories and extension stories. They cover a wide range of genres, authors and writing styles. Starter Stage Pack B contains six amusing stories with minimal text. The "Helpful Henry" cluster by Alison Hawes have a familiar domestic setting to which children can easily relate. The illustrations by Kate Davies are full of detail to promote discussion. The "Fred and the Animals" books are all about the mischievous animals in a wildlife park and their long-suffering keeper. The books are available in both standard and 'big book' format.